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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 434.40 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 434.40 and 181.26 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 434.40 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/434.40 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 434.40 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 78,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,739.34/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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